Miele M 638 Ec Manual

							When using browning dishes:
Always use oven gloves when han
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dling the browning dish to avoid
burns.
Never place the browning dish di
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rectly on to a table or work surface.
Use a suitable heat-resistant mat, grid
or board to protect the work surface or
table and prevent heat-marks.
Browning dishes should only be
used in a microwave oven, or as a
serving dish.
In a conventional oven the special
glaze would suffer damage.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of your old appli-
ance first make it unusable. Cut off
and render any plug unusable.  Cut off
the cable directly behind the appliance
to prevent misuse. This should be done
by a competent person.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia-
ble for damage caused by non-com-
pliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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							In the microwave oven, food is cooked,
reheated or defrosted quickly.
How does the microwave oven func
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tion?
In a microwave oven there is a high-fre
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quency tube called a magnetron. This
converts electrical energy into micro
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waves. These microwaves are distrib
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uted evenly throughout the oven interior
and rebound off the metal sides of the
oven interior to reach the food from all
sides. Microwave distribution is im
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proved with the turntable engaged.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate
the cooking utensil being used. Micro-
waves can penetrate porcelain, glass,
cardboard and plastics but not metal.
Do not, therefore, use utensils made of
metal, or which contain metal, for exam-
ple in the form of gold or silver trim. The
metal reflects the microwaves and this
could lead to the creation of sparks.
The microwaves cannot be absorbed.
Microwaves pass through a suitable
container and find their way directly into
the food. All food contains moisture
molecules which, when subjected to
microwave energy, start to oscillate 2.5
thousand million times a second. The
friction caused by this vibration creates
heat, which first starts developing
around the outside of the food and then
slowly penetrates towards the centre.
The moisture, fat and sugar content of
food will affect the speed at which it is
cooked.As heat is produced directly in the
food,
–food can generally be cooked with
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out adding much liquid or cooking
oil.
–cooking, re-heating and defrosting in
a microwave oven is quicker than us
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ing conventional methods.
–nutrients, such as vitamins and min
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erals, are generally retained.
–colour, texture and taste of food are
not impaired.
Microwaves stop being produced as
soon as the cooking process is inter-
rupted or the appliance door is opened.
When the appliance is in operation, the
closed, sealed door prevents micro-
waves escaping from the appliance.
How the microwave oven functions
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							Microwaves
– are reflected by metal,
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pass through glass and chinaware,
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and are absorbed by food.Material and shape
The material and shape of containers
used affect cooking results and times.
Heat distribution is more even in round
and oval shaped flat containers than in
rectangular containers, providing better
results.
Metal
Metal containers, aluminium foil and
metal cutlery, or china with metallic
decoration, such as gold rims or co
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balt blue must not be used in an
oven being used in microwave
mode.
The metal reflects the microwaves, hin-
dering the cooking process.
Exceptions:
– If recommended by the producer,
pre-cooked meals packed in alu-
minium foil containers can be de-
frosted and reheated in the micro-
wave oven. Important: remove the lid
first.
However, as food is only heated from
the top it is better to remove the food
from the aluminium foil container and
transfer it to a dish suitable for a mi-
crowave oven. The heat distribution
will be more even.
If sparks and arcing occur when us-
ing a metal container, stop and trans-
fer the food to a microwave safe con-
tainer.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							–For even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of
aluminium foil may be used to mask
wingtips or other thin parts for the
last few minutes of the process.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
–Metal meat skewers or clamps
should only be used if they are very
small in comparison to the size of the
cut of meat.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Crystal glass contains lead which
could cause the glass to crack.
Glass dishes with a milled rim are
also subject to this risk. Both are un-
suitable.
Porcelain (chinaware)
Porcelain (chinaware) is a suitable ma-
terial.
Do not use porcelain with gold or sil-
ver edging or items with hollow
knobs or handles, as insufficient
ventilation may cause pressure.
Earthenware
Decorated earthenware is only suit-
able if the decoration is beneath an
all-over glaze.Earthenware can get very hot, and may
crack.
Glazes and colours
Some glazes and colours contain
metal.
This makes them unsuitable for use in a
microwave oven.
Plastics
Plastic containers must only be used
for microwave mode alone.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a
minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the
plastic may melt and fuse with the
food.
Special plastic utensils, designed for
use in microwave ovens are available
from good retail outlets.
Melamine ware is not suitable as it ab-
sorbs energy and heats up. When pur-
chasing plasticware, make sure that it is
suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short timed warming and
reheating of food.
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and re-heating. They should be
pierced beforehand so that steam can
escape. This prevents a build-up of
pressure and reduces the risk of the
bag bursting.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							Roasting bagsandtubescan be
used. Roasting tubes should be about
40 cm longer and roasting bags about
20 cm longer than the food being
roasted, and carefully tied with string.
Turn the ends over and secure them.
The bag should be pierced according
to the manufacturers instructions.
Do not use metal clips or wire ties,
even if bound by paper.
There is a danger that they will ignite
when heated.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the wood evapo-
rates when exposed to microwave en-
ergy, causing the wood to dry and
crack.
Disposable containers
Only those plastic disposable contain-
ers which are specified by the manu-
facturer as suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven may be used.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plas-
tic, paper or other inflammable ma-
terials.
Disposable containers are not always
recyclable or bio-degradable.
Testing dishes for their
suitability
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen
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ware or porcelain plates or dishes are
suitable for use in a microwave oven, a
simple test can be performed:
^Place the item you wish to test in the
centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass
with water and also place this in the
oven.
^Close the door.
^Turn the power selector to 900 watts.
^Enter a time of 30 seconds with the
time selector.
^Press START.
At the end of the test, the water in the
small container should be warm but the
dish cool. If the dish is very hot and the
water is cold, it would be unwise to use
the dish.
If a crackling noise is heard accom-
panied by sparks during the test,
switch the appliance off immediately
(press button Stop/C twice).
Any crockery which causes this reac-
tion is unsuitable for use in the micro-
wave oven.
If any doubt exists about the suitabil-
ity of containers, please contact the
supplier.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or han-
dles are suitable for use in a microwave
oven.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							Accessories supplied
A cover
–prevents too much steam escaping,
especially when cooking foods which
need longer to cook, such as pota
-
toes.
–shortens and evens out the cooking
process.
–prevents food from drying out.
–prevents any loss of aroma.
Always cover food with the cover sup-
plied.
Alternatively, use lids or covers made of
microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use
a clingfilm recommended for use in a
microwave oven, (pierce as instructed
by the manufacturer).
Normal clingfilm can distort.
Sealed glass containers, such as
jars of food and babyfood must be
opened before they are placed the
oven.
Do not use a lid or coverif
–food coated with breadcrumbs is be
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ing cooked
–cooking meals which are to be given
a crisp finish.
The cover supplied may only be
used in solo microwave operation.
The cover can only withstand tem-
peratures of up to 110 °C.
Higher temperatures generated by
grilling/fan heat could cause the
plastic to distort and fuse with the
food.
Accessories
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							Ceramic glass guard
The ceramic splash guard supplied
protects the roof of the oven interior
from soiling. It is important to make sure
this is inserted when the appliance is
being operated.
^Insert the splash guard above the
grill. Make sure that the rough side
(see illustration) faces towards the
roof.
Grilling rack
The grilling rack is specially designed
for use in a microwave oven. It can be
used when grilling or using fan grill
(with or without the microwave func-
tion).
Glass tray
When grilling directly on the rack the
glass tray should be placed underneath
the rack to catch any fat or juices.
The glass tray is suitable for use with all
cooking functions.Baking tray
The baking tray is only suitable for use
with the fan heat oven function. It must
not be used with microwave mode.
When used with fan heat, the baking
tray gives a well baked finish to the
base of the food.
When inserting the baking tray,
make sure that the sloping edge
faces towards the front, as otherwise
the fan heat cannot circulate evenly.
Optional accessories
Gourmet plate (MGP 24)
The Gourmet plate is a round grilling
plate with an anti-stick coating.
It is available from the Miele Spare
Parts Department or your dealer.
Accessories
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							Setting time of day
^Connect the appliance to the mains
electricity supply.
12:00 flashes in the display for
approx. 4 seconds and themsym
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bol lights up.
^Use the time selector to set the time
of day.
The time set is automatically registered
by the appliance after 4 seconds. The
colon between hours and minutes
flashes.
Altering the time of day
^
Press thembutton.
The time of day flashes in the display
and themsymbol lights up.
^
Use the time selector to alter the time
of day.
Switching off the time of day
display
^
Press thembutton twice.
The display area goes dark.
Pressing thembutton twice will bring
the time of day back in the display.
Night time
The time of day display can be
switched off from 23:00 hours until
04:00 hours.
^Press the Stop/C button and hold
pressed in while you press them
button.
ONwill appear in the display.
The display is now programmed to
switch off at night time.
The appliance can still be operated.
^To cancel, press Stop/C and hold
pressed in while you press them
button.
OFFappears in the display.
Minute minder
The minute minder can be used to time
any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling
eggs. The time set counts down in one
second steps.
^Press thelbutton.
0:00 flashes in the display and thel
symbol lights up.
^
Use the time selector to set the min-
ute minder time you require.
^
Press the START button.
^
At the end of the minute minder time,
an audible tone sounds. The time of
day reappears and thelsymbol
flashes.
^
Press the Taste Stop/C button once
and thelsymbol disappears.
Preparation for use
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							Altering a minute minder entry
^Press the Stop/C button.
The minute minder time is inter
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rupted. The time left and thelsym
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bol light up in the display. The Start
symbolhflashes.
^Use the time selector to alter the min
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ute minder time and then press the
START button.
To open the door
^Press the “a” button to open the
door.
If the microwave oven is being used,
opening the door will interrupt the cook-
ing process.
To close the door
^Push the door firmly shut.
Press the START button to continue an
interrupted cooking process.
The appliance will not start again if
the door has not been closed prop-
erly.
Audible tone
An audible tone sounds after the set
times have elapsed.
^
Press any button to cancel the tone
early.
Safety lock
The safety lock prevents the appliance
being used, by children, for example.
To activate the safety lock
^Press and hold theäbutton in until
an audible tone sounds and the key
symbol appears in the display:
The key symbol disappears from the
display after a short time and the time
of day reappears.
The key symbol reappears whenever
any button or one of the rotary selectors
is operated.
After an interruption to the mains
power supply, the safety lock will
need to re-activated.
Cancelling the safety lock
^
Press theäbutton again and hold it
pressed in until an audible tone
sounds.
Preparation for use
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							Types of operation
Microwave-Solo mode
Suitable for defrosting, reheating and
cooking.
Grilln
Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.
steak or sausages.
Fan grillN
This function is suitable for cooking
food which needs to be browned at the
same time, e.g. thicker cuts of meat
and pieces of poultry. The fan and the
browning element work at the same
time.
Fan heatD
is ideal for baking.
Combination mode
(Microwave + Grill)
Ideal for browning dishes and dishes
with toppings. The microwave cooks
the food and the grill browns it.
Combination mode
(Microwave + Fan grill)
This combination is particularly suited
to food which needs to be cooked and
browned.
Combination mode
(Microwave + Fan heat)
This combination is ideal for cooking
one pot dishes e.g. casseroles.Automatic programmes
You can choose from the following auto
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matic programmes:
–three automatic defrosting
programmes (N OM),
–two automatic cooking programmes
(°Q)
–and two combination programmes
(QL).
These programmes are weight depend
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ent. You enter the weight of the food
and then the cooking time is calculated
automatically.
Operation
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